PERSONAL NEWS #243

April 1^st, I had an appt with my “internal medicine” doctor about “inflammation of the joints” situation and learned I may have Rheumatoid Arthritis.  I will be going for more tests over the next two weeks.

April 2^nd, I attended the monthly TGTSNBN meetup and had an enjoyable evening.  We were discussing many aspects of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”.

April 3^rd to 5^th, I visited with the parents, brother and sister-in-law over the holiday weekend in upstate NY.

April 5^th, I had a private yoga class at my apt with Fabrice in the evening.

April 8^th, I volunteered at WCW office to assist with computer work.

April 10^th, I had a private yoga class at my apt with Fabrice in the evening.

April 11^th, was a busy, productive and fun day for me.  It started out with getting X-rays done on my knee and ankle, followed by shopping and the cleaners.  Plus, I did abit of spring cleaning at the apt before heading into Manhattan for the annual MoCCA event on West 22^nd Street.  Met up with Debbie, as one of the exhibitors was her hubby Larry with his books, plus he shared a table with his illustrator friends.  Afterwards, I strolled along the HighLine to catch the sun’s rays and take photos.  At 7pm I joined friends at Sammy’s Noodle Shop for dinner and Mari’s birthday celebrations.  Jenna made a delicious vegan cake for all to enjoy.

April 12^th, I participated in the Greenpoint Swap at the local Shul.  Clothing and donations go to those in need.  Afterwards I treated myself to a much needed manicure and then picked up lunch at Jungle Café to eat down by the river front.  The parks were bustling with people and their children, as the weather was a lovely spring day.

April 13^th, I had a much needed appt with my chiropractor for adjustments.

April 14^th, I attended the monthly BFP Fundraising committee meeting at Ken’s apt.

April 16^th, I attended the monthly “Friends of Tolkien” meetup.

April 17^th, I had a private yoga class back at the studio with Fabrice in the evening and got to see the Shiva.

April 18^th, after Dana cleaned my apt in the morning, I headed out to do numerous errands and chores before getting a much needed mani/pedi at a new salon.

April 19^th, I visited my good friend Katherine up in CT.  I treated her to a belated birthday luncheon and we finally exchanged our Xmas gifties.  Weather was lovely!

April 20^th, I had an appt with my lung specialist regarding follow-up, and he says my Iron count is low.  I am not keen about taking Iron pills.  I’d rather eat, or juicing or smoothie healthy, organic food rich in Iron.  They include … Brussel Sprouts, raisins, lentils, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, pinto beans, arugula, collard greens, black beans, brown rice prune juice, oatmeal, potatoes, tofu, lima beans, broccoli, kale, dark chocolate [YUM!], sunflower seeds, peas, strawberries and spinach.

April 21^st, I attended the productive monthly BFP Arts & Culture committee meeting.

April 22^nd, I had an appt with my “internal medicine” doctor about the Rheumatoid Arthritis, which I do not have, but I was diagnosed as Anemic.  So, this week, I started upping my intake of healthy foods with Iron traits.  What has a good source of Iron … Brussel Sprouts, raisins, lentils, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, pinto beans, arugula, collard greens, black beans, brown rice, prune juice, oatmeal, potatoes, tofu, lima beans, broccoli, kale, dark chocolate [YUM!], sunflower seeds, peas, strawberries and spinach.

April 23^rd, I attended the “Peace and Justice Faire” meeting in Fort Greene.  Meeting was hosted by Ed and Melissa … was productive and interesting.

April 24^th to 27^th, my friend Cindy was visiting from Ohio to attend the annual Yoga Journal conference at the Hilton.  She stayed at my apt to cut down on expensive NYC costs.

April 24^th, I attended my private yoga class this evening with my friend Cindy, who is visiting NYC for the weekend.

April 25^th, I participated in TGTSNBN Springtime Cosplay at Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan.  I debuted my Steampunk Hufflepuff “look” and it was well received.  Weather was sunny, but abit cool, at first, then warmed up after 12pm.  Our group was at the park from 11am to 4:30pm.  Afterwards, I stopped by the Hilton to pick up Cindy.  We did some shopping in the East Village before taking a taxi to my hood for dinner at Thai Café.

April 26^th, I joined my friend Margaret at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens from 11am to 1:30pm for the annual Sakura Matsuri festival.  Weather was sunny and lovely outside.  We had a great time and I took lots of photos.  Afterwards, I headed to the office to utilize my laptop to edit photos from Saturday/Sunday before meeting Cindy at the Hilton.  After she did abit of shopping we had dinner at a Cosi before heading back to my hood.  Cindy flies back to Ohio tomorrow.